The second phrase I play by going down to the bass line for 1 note at the 3rd fret. This one note, that's below what's available on the melody line, hits through out the song. It can be played on the melody if you start up an octave. The first phrase that Ken gave you would then start at the 10th fret. Personally, I just grab the low note on the bass and start at 3 as Ken has shown.

Oh my gosh, I'm afraid that this is a bit over my head at the moment, but you can be sure I'll print it out and save it til I can do it You are both so kind to help me. Thank you!!Carol (who loves cats!)

Absolutely awesome! Thank you so very, very much. You might be interested to know that I had put aside my dulcimer, a little discouraged, quite a while ago. Then last night I happened to hear Willie Nelson playing and singing Scarlet Ribbons, and I wanted to try again to make music. You, as well as the others at Everything Dulcimer who have offered help, may be sure that I will be tuning my instrument very soon

In all but one line, the words and the numbers are on the same line, but since I know the tune, I am sure it will be fine to work with! I have all kinds of tab in my notebook, from professionally published to magic marker freehand.You have done more than enough!!

Thank you for telling me that -- I just went to YouTube and listened to Belafonte's rendition -- so beautiful!! I actually believe I'm a little bit better at it today than I was yesterday -- all thanks to you folks!Carol